Researchers at the University of Minnesota, USA, said the height of the ceiling could affect problem-solving skills and behavior, by priming concepts that promote certain types of brain processing. .
"Bait means a certain concept will be activated in a person's head," explains researcher Joan Meyers-Levy. "When people are in a room with high ceilings, free thoughts will rise in them. In low ceiling rooms, tight ideas, coercion will be created."
Any way is beneficial.
The idea of freedom will foster information processing to encourage a variety of types of thinking. And the idea of coercive shields promotes information processing focusing on details.
The study included three tests including word puzzles and product reviews. The test takes place in a 3 m or 2.5 m high room. During an examination, participants were more strict with product errors when the assessment took place in a low ceiling room.
Researchers believe that the results will have important implications for the market."Managers may need higher ceilings to promote bold initiatives. There are also low-ceiling technicians or accountants to focus on details," Meyers-Levy said.
In health, too, "if you are operating, you will need an operating room to stimulate concentration."
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